Wall Studs

Wall Studs (1)  Wall studs shall not be notched, drilled or otherwise damaged so that the undamaged portion of the stud is less than two-thirds the depth of the stud if the stud is loadbearing or 40 mm if the stud is non-loadbearing, unless the weakened studs are suitably reinforced. Article 9.23.5.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building […]
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Wall Tile Adhesives

Wall Tile Adhesives (1)  Adhesives to attach ceramic and plastic tile shall be applied to the finish coat or brown coat of plaster that has been steel-trowelled to an even surface or to gypsum board or to masonry provided the masonry has an even surface. Article 9.23.10.3 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for […]
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Wall Tile Finish

Wall Tile Finish (1)  Ceramic tile shall be set in a mortar base or applied with an adhesive. (2)  Plastic tile shall be applied with an adhesive. Article 9.29.10.1. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Wall Tile Finish Adhesives

Wall Tile Finish Adhesives (1)  Adhesives to attach ceramic and plastic tile shall be applied to the finish coat or brown coat of plaster that has been steel-trowelled to an even surface or to gypsum board or to masonry provided the masonry has an even surface. Article 9.29.10.3. Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published […]
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Wall Tile Finish Mortar Base

Wall Tile Finish Mortar Base (1)  When ceramic tile is applied to a mortar base the cementitious material shall consist of one part Portland cement to not more than one-quarter part lime by volume. (2)  The cementitious material described in Sentence (1) shall be mixed with no fewer than three nor more than five parts of aggregate […]
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Water Closet Screws, Bolts, Nuts and Washers

Water Closet Screws, Bolts, Nuts and Washers (1)  Every screw, bolt, nut and washer shall be of materials that are resistant to corrosion, when used,     (a)   to connect a water closet to a floor flange,     (b)   to anchor the floor flange to the floor,     (c)   to anchor the water closet to the floor, […]
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Water Closet Stalls and Enclosures

Water Closet Stalls and Enclosures (1)  Every barrier-free water closet stall or enclosure in a washroom described in Sentence 3.8.2.3.(3) or (4) shall,     (a)   have a clear turning space within the stall or enclosure of at least 1 500 mm in diameter,     (b)   have a clear floor space in front of the stall or […]
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